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How to Make the Most of 4 Days in Tokyo
AFAR· 12 hours agoTokyo, the world’s largest metropolis with 37.4 million people, presents a dynamic contrast of historical and contemporary. One of the best books about this very subject is Laura Elkin’s fantastic ...
As Japan marks bombing anniversary, Mideast relations a ‘constant dilemma’
South China Morning Post· 6 days agoHiroshima’s government has invited Israeli ambassador Gilad Cohen to its memorial ceremonies, but...
Captivating & Valuable Vintage Noritake China
LOVE to KNOW via Yahoo News· 5 days agoWhen it comes to Noritake china, Japan's history plays a major role in how the pieces were marked. These are some of the most recognizable stamps. The...
Ultra-Low-Mile 1988 Toyota MR2 Is Today's Bring a Trailer Find
Car and Driver via Yahoo News· 3 days agoEagle taught this little sparrow to fly. With just 2900 miles on its odometer, this 1988 model is...
Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France
San Francisco Chronicle· 6 days agoJapan's deadly sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in December 1941 was a galvanizing moment in...
A 345-pound sumo wrestler tried to get some good luck from the Rocky steps
San Francisco Chronicle· 6 days agoA 345-pound sumo wrestler rushed the Art Museum steps a la Rocky Balboa last Thursday afternoon in a cathartic, good luck ritual of sorts ahead of a major appearance at the ...
Here are my favorite foods from Japan, and where you can find them in Iowa.
The Gazette· 6 days agoWant a vacation to the Far East but don’t have the Yen? Here’s where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine...
5 Must-Visit Cities if You Love Architecture
AFAR· 10 hours agoMany factors shape the world’s greatest cities, but perhaps none is quite as impactful as architecture. To dive deeper into the iconic landmarks, distinctive designs, and majestic structures ...
On 80th anniversary of D-Day, Delaware WWII veteran recalls his mission with 'ghost army'
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThat was after U.S. forces dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 followed by...
Inside the Nebuta festival of Northern Japan that brings giant paper lanterns to life
National Geographic· 6 days agoThe annual Nebuta Festival brings sounds of kane bells and taiko drums to the streets as giant...
